In a brutal display of power, a UFC fighter experienced a knockout that is being called one of the most devastating of the year, following a fierce right hand.
The preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 252 in Seattle, Washington, witnessed a clash between Ricky Simon and Javid Basharat at the Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday.
The bantamweight bout concluded swiftly when Simon, 32, landed a powerful blow to Basharat’s, 29, face, knocking him to the ground in the first round.
Simon followed up with additional strikes to his downed opponent, prompting the referee to step in and halt the match.
Post-knockout, cameras captured the Afghan-born English fighter appearing unresponsive with his eyes open following the brutal sequence.
The referee immediately stopped the fight, declaring Simon the victor by knockout.
The shocking scenes drew reactions from UFC fans online, expressing their astonishment at Basharat’s condition.
Fans described the knockout as potentially the “knockout of the year” and expressed concern for Basharat’s well-being, noting the severity of the knockout.
This marks Basharat’s first knockout defeat, bringing his record to 14 wins and 2 losses.
Simon’s victory improves his record to 21 wins and 6 losses in 27 matches.
